Ahead of the House vote this week on a bill to compel the release of the full Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump took to social media to call for Republicans to vote in favor of the release, a noticeable change to his past rhetoric. Something happened that no one saw coming.See full shocking details here..Read more:

Ahead of the House vote this week on a bill to compel the release of the full Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump took to social media to call for Republicans to vote in favor of the release, a noticeable change to his past rhetoric.

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## A Surprising Shift: Trump Backs Release of Epstein Files

**WASHINGTON, D.C.** — In a dramatic reversal, former President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing all Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein — a marked change from his earlier opposition.

### From “Hoax” to “Nothing to Hide”

For months, Trump characterized the push for Epstein files as a “Democrat hoax,” dismissing the effort as political theater. ([TIME][1]) But in a post on his social platform, Truth Social, he wrote:

> *“House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide … and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax.”*

### What’s Driving the U-Turn

Observers say Trump’s shift is likely tactical. With enough Republican support already lining up — including from Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), who led the bipartisan drive — the vote may be all but inevitable. ([euronews][3]) Trump’s comment about having “nothing to hide” appears to be an attempt to defuse political pressure and reclaim the narrative.

He went on to argue that Republicans should refocus on policy wins — like the economy, inflation, and border security — rather than being distracted by Epstein-related controversies

### The Stakes of the Vote

Speaker Mike Johnson announced the House would vote on a bill to compel the Justice Department to release *all* unclassified Epstein-related documents, including communications and investigation materials. ([Al Jazeera][5]) The proposed **Epstein Files Transparency Act**, introduced by Khanna and Massie, has already secured enough signatures via a discharge petition to force the vote.

Some lawmakers are pushing for **redactions** to protect victims’ identities, but advocates argue for maximum transparency. ([euronews][3]) Meanwhile, Trump has urged DOJ to investigate Epstein’s connections to prominent Democrats, including Bill Clinton and Larry Summers

### Fallout Within the GOP

Trump’s reversal has deepened a rift with allies like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Despite their past alignment, she has been calling for the full release of the Epstein files — a move that reportedly contributed to Trump rescinding his support for her.

At the same time, some Republicans believe living up to this moment is a question of principle. “You will have voted to protect pedophiles,” warned Massie, urging his colleagues to back the transparency push.

### What Comes Next

If the House passes the measure, it could move to the Senate, where its fate is less certain. Should both chambers approve, Trump — who has now signalled support — would need to sign the bill for it to take effect.

Whether this is a genuine turn toward accountability or a savvy political pivot remains to be seen. But for now, Trump’s call for full Epstein file release is a story many didn’t expect — and one that could reshape the narrative around his past ties to Epstein.